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A doctoral dissertation is an in-depth piece of academic writing that is grounded in original research...
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Flash fiction, a genre that’s becoming increasingly popular among writers, is a wonderful way to express a magnitude of emotions and messages in very few words. Yes, that’s right. You don’t need to write an elaborate 100,000-word novel to be a fantastic writer. Sometimes, less is more, and nowhere does...
Research Protocols
When you’re planning to conduct scientific or clinical research, you may need to create a research protocol. Research protocols are documents that guide scientists throughout the research process, ensuring that all researchers are on the same page when it comes to the study’s objectives, methodology,...
Literary Devices
What I find most beautiful about high-quality writing is that great authors don’t necessarily need to say it as it is in order to make themselves understood. Oftentimes, it is precisely indirect characterization, comparison, and imagery that help the reader truly connect with the work. “His eyes were...
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A character vs society conflict sounds a bit of a mouthful, but it’s not really. It’s basically when one or more people in the story rebel against the expected behaviours or laws of society, a particular community mindset, or even a tyrannical government. These stories could feature a lawyer being criticised...
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There’s one rule most writers try to follow: show, don’t tell. For example, instead of telling your reader that your characters get on very well, write a whole scene where they bounce off of each other during a conversation. This technique is also what’s called indirect characterization. In this article,...
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